By my reckoning, Christian authors in the Metro Vancouver area have published at least 25 books this year. I’ll look at some of the (broadly) Bible-related books this week, then over the next couple of weeks consider fiction/arts and what… Read more →
Author Archive for Flyn Ritchie
Around Town: Martin Smith, Chinese Churches, Handmade & Fair Trade . . .
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Did you feel the mountains tremble? Well, probably not, but there’s a good chance you’ve sung the song. And you’ll be able to hear from the man who wrote it this Sunday (November 16). Martin Smith, formerly lead singer for… Read more →
Christ and Cascadia Conference kicked off a long-term dialogue
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At the Christ & Cascadia Conference (September 25 – 26), 250 Christian leaders and scholars talked about spirituality in the Pacific Northwest, “where people can be more inclined to study yoga, hike a mountain or attend a Seahawks game to… Read more →
Sept 22 – 28: Voices Together, Festival of Hope?, Casting Crowns, Pray . . .
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The Voices Together core team decided Wednesday (September 24) that Voices Together 2015 will take place at the Pacific Coliseum on Canada Day. Some 10,000 people from a wide range of churches joined together for a Voices Together gathering at… Read more →
Former Downtown Eastsider lives with evicted Cambodian community
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As I sat in the back row at Tenth Church, three speakers revealed that their mission field for the next 12 to 15 years was Cambodia. Listening, I heard God speak to me: “This is where the village is, where… Read more →
See you in September
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My wife Margaret and I will be visiting our new granddaughter Olivia (and her parents!) in Toronto throughout August, so I will not send out any Church for Vancouver weekly updates for a month. The next update will arrive Wednesday,… Read more →
Around Town: TWU Richmond, Alvin Dixon, changes at Youth Unlimited, CLA
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Trinity Western University and the Cihang Group signed an agreement July 11 for collaborative program delivery at TWU Richmond. The Cihang Group will work with TWU to deliver community and university courses in areas related to Chinese traditional culture, history,… Read more →
Best wishes for Gaza and Israel, from St. James Anglican Church
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Anger and polarization are the words that first come to mind as I think about the Israel-Palestine conflict – and much of the media coverage surrounding it. So it was a breath of fresh air to read St. James Anglican… Read more →
Nanaimo decision rescinded: Thanks BC Civil Liberties, not mainstream media
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A couple of weeks ago, we covered Nanaimo City Council’s unfortunate decision to restrict human rights for certain groups in their city. The good news is that council has seen the error of its ways and rescinded its original motion.… Read more →
Around Town: Doug Todd dialogue, Rod Wilson leaving, Ruth Morton + 19th Ave..
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Three pastors at St. Peter’s Fireside have responded in detail to an article by Vancouver Sun spirituality reporter Douglas Todd. One needn’t agree with everything they say to appreciate their 12-day, 10-article marathon. I personally am grateful for the initiative… Read more →